A man suffered facial injuries when he attacked by a gang of four at his home in Linthwaite.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the attack which happened at the man’s home on Manchester Road.

The 49-year-old victim answered the door and was confronted by the men who forced their way inside.

He was then struck in the face and the gang fled.

The man was treated in hospital for his injuries.

Detectives are now investigating the incident which happened on October 29 between 8.30pm and 9pm.

Det Con Ian Carruthers from Kirklees CID, said: “We are conducting inquiries into this incident and would like to speak to anyone who has information or saw four men fitting these descriptions behaving suspiciously outside the address in the moments before the attack took place.”

The first attacker is a mixed race male, 18 to 25-years-old, 6ft tall and skinny. He wore dark bottoms and a camouflage jacket.

Another is white, 18 to 25-years-old and of medium build with light blond hair. He wore a dark top and carried a man bag across his chest.

The third male is white, 18 to 25-years-old, 5ft 10ins tall of medium build. He wore a grey hooded top.

The fourth attacker is white, aged around 25, 5ft 10ins tall and of medium build. He wore a black top with grey on the front and had dark hair.

Anyone who has information should contact Kirklees CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

In unrelated investigations, police would like to speak to the people pictured in the image gallery below. The people pictured in the images may be witnesses as well as suspects. If you recognise anyone, contact police on 101 quoting the reference number on the image caption.